Visitor information

Getting here

Car parking

Cars: £5 for the day, including blue badge holders.Coaches and minibuses with over 12 seats: FreeMotorcycle charge: £1Disabled parking is available at Forest Corner, Edwinstowe. Follow signs on arrival.

Car parking is limited and the festival is very popular. Consider using public transport or car-sharing if you can.

Free car parking to Sherwood Forest 2015 season ticket holders.

Public transport

You can get the Sherwood Arrow to the Robin Hood Festival from Nottingham, Worksop and Retford to Sherwood Forest Country Park. A family ticket allows up to two adults and three children to travel all day for £10.

Coaches and tours

Coach parking is limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. There is a passenger drop-off and collection point.

For more advice about off-site parking please contact the park team in advance. Tel: 01623 823202, option 4.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome, in all areas except the falconry walks, but must be kept on leads. Please be aware that crowds, children and occasional loud noises may be a challenge to nervous dogs.

What should I wear?

This is an outdoor event, so come ready for our unpredictable English climate! Consider bringing with you:

an umbrella

waterproof coat

pair of wellies

sun cream and sun hats

Comfortable shoes are advisable as paths are uneven in places and much of the action takes place in woodland and grassy areas.

This outdoor event involves a reasonable amount of walking.

How to get here

Car: The Visitor Centre is on the B6034 just north of Edwinstowe, between the A6075 and the A616, 20 miles north of Nottingham.

Bus: The Sherwood Arrow bus service runs between Nottingham, Worksop and Retford, calling at Edwinstowe village, which is a short walk from the visitors' centre.

Train: The nearest train stations are at Shirebrook (6 miles) and Mansfield (7 miles). Both are served by the Robin Hood line, operated by East Midlands Trains.

#SherwoodSelfie

After the success of last year’s competition, we want to see your best or most creative Sherwood Selfie’s. Whether it’s with the Sheriff, by The Major Oak or you in medieval attire we want to see your best pose!

While you’re enjoying the Festival, remember to upload your selfie to our Facebook or Twitter page and you could win a pair of Royal Theatre tickets to see Hood…The Legend Continues on the 18 September.

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